Hyundai Car Prices Surge in Pakistan: Up to Rs. 631,000 Increase in July 2025
Hyundai Nishat Motors has raised prices across its vehicle lineup, effective July 1, 2025, with hikes ranging from Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 631,000. The increase, driven by the NEV Adoption Levy in Pakistan’s 2025–26 Federal Budget, impacts models like the Sonata N Line (up Rs. 631,000 to Rs. 16,521,000), Sonata 2.5 (up Rs. 340,000 to Rs. 11,545,000), and Elantra Hybrid (up Rs. 195,001 to Rs. 9,895,000). The levy targets petrol and diesel vehicles to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, adding to consumer burdens amid rising fuel costs (petrol at Rs. 258.43 perliter).
| Model | New Price (PKR) | Increase (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Porter Deckless | 4,345,000 | 46,000 |
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 9,895,000 | 195,001 |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid AWD | 10,075,000 | 250,000 |
| Hyundai Sonata 2.5 | 11,545,000 | 340,000 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 14,149,000 | 250,000 |
| Hyundai Sonata N Line | 16,521,000 | 631,000 |
| Source | Hyundai Nishat |
Key Details
- Reason: The NEV levy, combined with currency pressures (PKR 283.91/USD), has spiked production costs, per Hyundai’s notice.
- Affected Models: Porter variants (up Rs. 46,000), Tucson Hybrid (up Rs. 250,000), Santa Fe Hybrid (up Rs. 250,000), and Sonata series face the steepest hikes.
- Market Impact: With car sales down 38% for Sonata in May 2025, the hike may further dent demand, despite a 39% industry sales surge.
What It Means
- Buyers: Budget for higher costs; a Sonata N Line now costs Rs. 16.5 million, straining middle-class buyers.
- Alternatives: Consider used Hyundai models or wait for potential price cuts, as seen in November 2024 (up to Rs. 800,000).
Final Word
Hyundai’s price surge, led by the Sonata N Line’s Rs. 631,000 hike, hits Pakistani buyers hard.
Disclaimer: Prices based on July 8, 2025, data from Hyundai Nishat and media sources. Verify with hyundai-nishat.com for accuracy, as rates may vary.
